The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Pilot and four medical workers killed in air ambulance helicopter crash amid Borneo wildfires

Helicopter crashes in Sarawak, Malaysia, as haze from Indonesian wildfires hampers search

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Malaysia's data centres guzzling more power as temperatures soar, officials say

The share of data centres in overall power consumption surged to a record 9.3% in the second week of August, compared with an average of 7% this ‌year, Energy Commission ⁠CEO ⁠Siti Safinah Salleh said.

The Economic Times · Sep 9

US sanctions all remaining Iranian airlines in 'economic D-Day' push, says Tehran's aviation sector is out of the market

The United States has sanctioned all remaining Iranian airlines and supporting companies. These actions target thirty-six entities for aiding Iran's aviation sector. The Treasury Department stated this move aims to choke Tehran financially. Firms in the UAE, Turkey, and Malaysia also face penalties. This escalates economic pressure in the ongoing…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Indian Bank to open representative office in Dubai to expand foreign operations

Indian Bank plans to open a representative office in Dubai after receiving board approval, targeting business from the large Indian diaspora in West Asia. The public-sector lender is also exploring a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia and plans to add 100 domestic branches this year.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Travelling With Medication in India and Abroad: Prescriptions, Customs and Cold Chain Storage

The Documentation You Need Before You PackCarry the original prescription from a registered medical practitioner for every medication in your bag. For travel abroad, get a letter on the doctor's letterhead that states your name, the drug's generic name (not just the brand), the dosage, the condition it treats, and…

Times Life · Sep 6

ASEAN can still hedge between America and China on AI. It needs to get its act together first

Can ASEAN members draw from both the Chinese and Western ecosystems in pursuit of their own interests?

Fortune · Sep 6

Satwik-Chirag one step away from season's second title after booking third China Masters final

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the China Masters final. They defeated Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong. The Indian pair won in three games after a second-game lapse. This victory marks their third appearance in the China Masters final. They now aim for their second…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Meera Sodha’s vegetarian recipe for kacang pool, or Malaysian bean stew

A delicious and triumphant blend of Levantine and Malay cuisines

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

The rise of south-east Asia’s girl bands: ‘The talent and popularity were always here’

Girl bands from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are going global with their fusion of traditional and modern sounds

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Malaysia declares air quality emergency as haze linked to Indonesia fires reaches critical level

Haze is a recurring seasonal problem in Southeast Asia, where smoke from forest and peat fires in Indonesia can travel across national borders and affect neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

Euronews · Sep 4